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Hong Kong Elections Proceed Amid Tai Po Fire Tragedy

12/4/2025

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Liu Guangyuan, deputy director of Beijing’s liaison office in Hong Kong, says Hong Kong can manage the upcoming Legislative Council election.
The Tai Po fire aftermath has at least 159 fatalities.
Proceeding with the election on Sunday demonstrates respect for the constitutional order.
The election would aid disaster recovery and require solidarity to overcome grief.
Hong Kong will elect 90 Legco members, including 20 directly elected from 10 geographical constituencies.

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Liu Guangyuan, deputy director of Beijing’s liaison office in Hong Kong, says Hong Kong can manage the upcoming Legislative Council election.
The Tai Po fire aftermath has at least 159 fatalities.
Proceeding with the election on Sunday demonstrates respect for the constitutional order.
The election would aid disaster recovery and require solidarity to overcome grief.
Hong Kong will elect 90 Legco members, including 20 directly elected from 10 geographical constituencies.